Brilliant restaurant!…read more My partner and I moved in a few streets away and saw how busy this restaurant was every night, so decided to try it out! We went at 8.30pm on a Fri night and had to wait 15 mins for a table but they sat us in the bar and took our order there which was fine. Staff are all lovely, decoration is very quirky and 'authentic' and the atmosphere was buzzing! Would be a great place for a birthday meal or to take guests. The food was also pretty great. We ordered a meat sharing platter between the two of us, which comes on layers and layers of African wraps/bread that you eat the food with - no cutlery which was novel! Would highly recommend if you are into trying new cuisine and a laid back/fun atmosphere.

Very good Eritrean restaurant with a nice atmosphere and interior. I had a mix of meat and vegan…read moredishes which I liked a lot. Food was tasty and the portion was more than filling and fairly priced.

A local gem. Very…read morewarm and friendly dining experience in a uniquely decorated setting. It's a family owned restaurant and this shows itself in every part of the experience - from the service to the cuisine. Generous servings - great portions - great service. You really can't go wrong.

This place is simply amazing! From the first time I visited it some 10 years ago to my recent…read morevisits this week while on vacation in London, the food is consistently fresh and tasty! They have so many great menu choices and a selection for every diet! They also serve it under an Ethiopian traditional dinnerware called Messob! ! It gives a sense of being somewhere else in time and space! From the wonderful veggie variety to tender chicken, lamb or beef, you will find dishes to please your taste buds! Queen of Sheba simply serves an amazing time no matter the occasion! Do yourselves a favor and visit the spot, it won't be your last time! Cheers!!

It's yummy food but we don't like the coffee it's a little bit burned…read moreThe waitress she was as a family gives service Thanks mesob

Authentic Ethiopian food. We were boating London and my daughter-in-love wanted some authentic…read moreEthiopian food. This spot hit all of her check marks. The food was hot and delicious. I really loved the Derek tibs. They had the Shiro wot, dork wot, and awaze tibs and they said every bite was awesome. If you are in town this is a definite win. Note the place is small and "quaint" nothing fancy but good

I've had Ethiopian many times before, but only in the US. I've also made my own kitfo and injera. I…read morewas looking forward to trying some Ethiopian in London on my last night before heading home. Food: 4 I had the kitfo special (with cheese & spinach) and peach tea. The menu said only medium rare and well done, so I asked if they made kitfo rare. The server said they did, but asked me whether I tried raw before? Rare is the only way that I eat kitfo. The dish was tasty enough, but would've been nice if they provided more cheese than spinach. The injera could've used more sourdough flavor. Prices are very reasonable though, compared to the US. Ambiance: 4 Cosy with wood accents. A nice place to hang out when chilly outside. Service: 3 Slooooow. I wish they told me earlier that their CC machine wasn't working so I could've gotten cash from the ATM before I ordered. I'd been using my CC practically my entire trip and spent most of my currency. After I paid the bill, they never brought my change until I asked.

Updating review - this place is a firm favorite of mine and amazing value for money!…read more Might not be to everyone's taste - but I love it! They are also extremely consistent - yummy spicy and very fresh!

New review from Nov 2019:…read more This is my second visit here and far more disappointing. The reason is the waiter/owner was grumpy and when I asked for a takeaway box for the moyin moyin he actually scowled! Wow. The moyin moyin is quite flavourful but the jollof rice is a real disappointment. I've had far better in Ghana. Two years ago: I popped into here for lunch around 1:30pm today and whilst the owner could have been friendlier in greeting me (a smile doesn't hurt ya know), I appreciated him coming outside the restaurant to hand me my takeaway food where I had waited in the lovely sun for my order. The interior is quite small with only a couple of tables with lovely African sculptures all around. There is chalkboard of specials along with the regular menu. Sadly the sweet potato balls were sold out so I got the moin moin and the spinach stew. All together less than a tenner. There are four pieces of moin moin, which are just deliciously savoury. I recommend eating them with the nonspicy spinach stew with melon seed, which, whilst not delicious, was tasty and filling. It would be perfect on a cold winter night. If I was in the area, I would return just for the moin moin!

Nice small restaurant with good food and a friendly owner. I…read morehad the chicken in coconut which was really good. Bring cash since cards are not accepted.

I had left the 5 stars 3(?) years ago without a review so here is the review.... KOKEB IS THE BEST…read more We recently visited and made time especially to go for dinner there but unfortunately they were closed (on holiday?). We opted for another restaurant with good rating and it was dreadful. If you're in London and want Ethiopian - KOKEB IS *THE* ONLY PLACE TO GO. Food is made fresh, the honey wine is a family recipe and ever so delicious, the woman who owns it also cooks and serves the food and she always had a smile & is extremely gracious. It shows that she lives what she does and you can taste the love in her food. The decor is clean, simple and "homey" - you feel as if you're visiting family there. Boston, MA (our home) hosts a few really good Ethiopian restaurants that we try to visit as much as possible - one we go to regularly is hard to beat but Kokeb is right there with them. After a disappointing meal at another restaurant in London last week, Kokeb is our #1 there. We *cannot* wait to return. We're planning another trip in 12-24 months and we'll be calling in advance to be sure to get in for another delicious feast. We're so sorry to have missed her this visit & we hope all is well. ~Much LOVE.~

Alright alright, I was so excited to get some Ethiopian food....but there was a bit of a situation…read morehere. When we walked in....this dog lover seen a dog an was excited so I didn't realize the smell that the other two people I was with notice right away. It was a strange smell....that I can't put my nail on. After the dog lover excitement wore off I definitely smelt it. Fast forward we were not able to sit in as the owner stated she was going to close in an hour and 30 minutes and you could only do take away at that time. Was not happy about that but just went along with it. Placed out orders for a veggie platter and made sure the injera was gluten free. Walked next door to take a look while she was preparing our food for take away. Came back and the food was packed and ready. Oh and just a heads up they do take card and cash. If you have a US card her machine does take it even if she states she doesn't think it will. I did it and she was shocked lol. Food is packed and we leave. After getting back to our rooms and opening the food...that smell I was speaking about in the beginning we can all smell again. It was a unbearable smell that made it extremely difficult to eat the food. I was able to eat the injera and it really smelled and taste (maybe in my head) like the smell. I ate the veggies and even though it had a slight smell I was able to complete that but the injera was a BIG NO! All in all we could not figure out the smell. The owner was a sweet lady, but I wished she wouldn't have told us to take away as it took away from the experience. I wish I was able to give 5 stars like most folks...but I have to be honest with my experience.

Popped into Wolkite spontaneously and ordered the following:…read more - Alcha Sega Wot - Doro Awaze Tibs Both the Alcha Sega Wot (curried beef) and Doro Awaze Tibs (stewed chicken) were exactly what the doctor ordered on a freezing cold day. Warming both in temperature and in their rich taste, each went down beautifully on the injera (flat bread) they came with. The injera itself was also a treat with a lovely big portion to ensure you end up at 11pm a few hours later still full. My only negative comment which may be blasphemous for all I know was that I found the injera a touch too sour but it's a minor comment if anything. One last thing is to recommend the Ethiopian herbal tea which complemented the meal wonderfully.

Lovely place and staff. Although a wee bit slow on customer service initially, hence losing one…read morestar, once acknowledged we got our food fairly quickly. I got the zimamajut (homemade cheese with goman kifto (diced, spiced greens) and my husband got the laga tibs with rice. Mine was presented beautifully with lots of injera rolls. I think my husband was surprised his lamb was diced so finely and mixed with the rice as he expected a small bowl of meat. Mine was definitely the tastier option; a bit spicy but more bursting with flavour. Well-done and a good-sized portion with the Injera. For £7.50 it's a steal. My husband praised the Ethiopian coffee as well as strong and not bitter. I would definitely return here again with the huge menu including loads of veg options. We've missed solid Ethiopian food and this hit the spot!

I met friends of mine here, giving the place their highest recommendation, which was well placed:…read morethe food here was amazing! We got the House Favourite Vegan Selection (one of my friends is vegetarian), with tasteful selections served on a platter of injera. So yummy! Even better was the homemade tej (honey wine), which the owner herself makes. Honestly, the best tej I've ever had. The owner and staff were so friendly and accommodating! The restaurant is in Cumberland, which seems like it might be inconvenient if you're staying downtown. Don't be dissuaded! The 68 bus leaves from Euston regularly all day, and drops you off across the street. The return bus stop is right in front of the restaurant, so you can make your way there and back without hassle. Next time I'm in London, this place is definitely on my list of places to go for a meal!

This is the most delicious Ethiopian food I have had in my entire life. I could taste the layering…read moreof flavors, freshness of spices, and relished in the tenderness of meat. It was cooked slow, low, and long. Perfect. Service & ambience was as good as being home...like dining at a relative's home.